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W449 TJB

2000 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

41,973 mi
Last recorded41,973 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW449 TJB
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 41,973 miles

Front brake lever has limited reserve travel

Nearside Footrest slightly loose One mounting bolt missing from footrest mounting plate (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted No negative affect on brake performance (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads getting low

Several fairing panel screws/bolts missing

Pass 28 Jul 2023 39,600 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 39,388 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 37,521 miles
Fail 12 May 2020

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 36,751 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 33,920 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 33,848 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 33,434 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 33,415 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 33,415 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 33,391 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 33,391 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 30,741 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 30,741 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 30,297 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 27,768 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R850?

Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,046
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 187
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 133
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 118
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 106
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 69
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W449 TJB is a 2000 BMW R850 in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2000 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 33,728 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R850 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W449 TJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R850 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this BMW R850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W449 TJB is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is W449 TJB safe to buy?

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